NEW AA Compliance PlatformFaster, Easier, Reduces Costs by Up to 80%
pdfaa.ai remediates PDFs to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, PDF/UA-1, and Section 508 standards — in seconds, not hours.
Why Organisations Trust pdfaa.ai
AI-Powered Proprietary Technology
Purpose-built AI engine for PDF accessibility — not a wrapper around generic OCR. Three years in development.
Secure Data Privacy
Certifications from Cloudflare and Google. No human review of your documents. Encrypted at rest and in transit.
Scalable Enterprise Platform
Built on Cloudflare Workers + Google Cloud. Process thousands of pages per hour, not per month.
Enterprise Experience
Founded by Marc Gough, so.design. 20+ years delivering enterprise digital solutions for government and corporate clients.
Transparent Testing & Certification
Every remediated document returned with detailed compliance test results and a certificate.
Full Standards Compliance
WCAG 2.1 AA + PDF/UA-1 + Section 508. Three standards in one pass.
Cost Comparison at Scale
Most PDF remediation is still done manually at $7–15 per page. At scale, the costs add up quickly. Here's what it looks like with pdfaa.ai:
| Scenario | Pages | Traditional Cost | Traditional Time | pdfaa.ai Cost | pdfaa.ai Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small city website | 500 | $3,500–7,500 | 250 hours | $1,000 | ~2 hours |
| County government | 2,000 | $14,000–30,000 | 1,000 hours | $4,000 | ~8 hours |
| State agency | 10,000 | $70,000–150,000 | 5,000 hours | $20,000 | ~2 days |
| University system | 50,000 | $350,000–750,000 | 25,000 hours | $100,000 | ~1 week |
What PDF AA Compliance Looks Like
A WCAG 2.1 AA compliant PDF needs proper structure for assistive technology. pdfaa.ai handles all of this automatically:
Document Tags
Proper structural tags (headings, paragraphs, lists, tables) that define the document hierarchy
Reading Order
A logical reading sequence that matches the visual layout for screen readers
Alternative Text
Descriptive alt text for all images, charts, and graphics
Table Structure
Properly tagged table headers and data cells with scope attributes
Document Language
Language attribute set at the document level and for multilingual content
Bookmarks
Navigational bookmarks for documents with multiple sections
Color Contrast
Text meets 4.5:1 contrast ratio (3:1 for large text)
PDF/UA-1 Conformance
Adherence to the ISO 14289-1 standard for universal accessibility
Who This Helps
pdfaa.ai is designed for organisations that need to make large PDF libraries accessible. The platform is particularly useful for:
Government
- US federal agencies (Section 508)
- US state & local governments (ADA Title II)
- Australian government (DDA / Digital Service Standard)
- Public hospitals, transit authorities, utilities
Education & Finance
- Public universities and school districts
- Banks & financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Any organisation with large PDF volumes
Regulatory Context
PDF accessibility requirements come from several frameworks. Here's a quick overview of the key standards:
- ADA Title II (US) — The DOJ's 2024 final rule requires state and local government digital content to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Current federal compliance dates are April 26, 2027 for public entities serving 50,000 or more people, and April 26, 2028 for smaller entities and special district governments.
- Section 508 (US Federal) — Federal agencies must ensure ICT accessibility, including PDFs. References WCAG 2.0 AA with movement toward WCAG 2.1.
- DDA (Australia) — The Disability Discrimination Act requires all digital content to be accessible. The Digital Service Standard mandates WCAG 2.1 AA for government services.
- WCAG 2.1 AA — The international standard for web content accessibility, applicable to PDF documents. pdfaa.ai remediates to this standard plus PDF/UA-1.
Verify It Yourself
Upload your own documents, review the remediation evidence, and see the results in minutes.
Enterprise clients: contact our sales team for a private 50-page Enterprise Launch Trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What standards does pdfaa.ai remediate to?
pdfaa.ai remediates PDFs to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, PDF/UA-1 (ISO 14289-1), and Section 508 standards — all in a single pass. Every document is returned with a compliance certificate and detailed test results.
How does AI-powered remediation compare to manual?
AI remediation handles structural tagging, reading order, table structure, and alt text generation automatically. It achieves comparable quality to manual work for most document types at a fraction of the cost and time. Complex documents with unusual layouts may benefit from a manual review pass after AI processing.
Is pdfaa.ai suitable for government use?
Yes. Our infrastructure runs on Cloudflare's enterprise network and Google Cloud with encryption at rest and in transit. No human reviews your documents. We can provide security documentation for procurement reviews.
How long does processing take?
Most documents are processed in 15–30 seconds per page. A 100-page document typically takes around 5 minutes. The platform can process thousands of pages per hour for bulk remediation.
What if I already have a remediation vendor?
Run pdfaa.ai alongside your existing process to compare quality, speed, and cost. Enterprise clients can contact sales for a private launch pilot.
How do I get an Enterprise Trial?
Contact our sales team to receive an Enterprise Launch Trial code for 50 pages. This is available for organisations evaluating the platform at scale.
Does this work for existing PDFs that were published years ago?
Yes. pdfaa.ai works with existing PDF documents regardless of when they were created. Upload any PDF and the platform will add the accessibility structure needed for compliance.